The limited-access beta test for Counter-Strike 2 appears to be nearing conclusion as Valve welcomes additional players. You’ll be thrilled to learn that Valve has just released a brand-new update if you’re one of the fortunate fans who has already started playing the much awaited sequel. There are several tweaks and bug fixes galore in the restricted test patch, but that’s not all. The most recent update to Counter-Strike 2 also brings back casual matchmaking for those wishing for a less competitive environment.
The latest limited test update comes ahead of the Counter-Strike 2 release date, and it brings with it a variety of bug fixes. All sorts of issues, from spawn problems to quality-of-life adjustments, are addressed. More importantly, though, Valve’s new patch sees the return of casual matchmaking. This patch comes as a pleasant surprise following the complete overhaul of the Counter-Strike 2 competitive play.
Counter-Strike 2 patch notes – Tuesday, September 5, 2023
You can view the full Counter-Strike 2 patch notes for a more in-depth look at the limited test changes directly from Valve on Steam. This update hopefully brings us one step closer to the already-iconic sequel’s full release.
Maps
- Ancient
- Fixed CT spawn area shape in mini-map
- Overpass
- Adjusted spawn locations to reduce the likelihood of players spawning stuck together
- Inferno
- Various bug fixes and tweaks
Gameplay
- Re-enabled Casual matchmaking
- Fixed a bug where dropped weapons were behaving like held weapons
- Adjusted interpolation parameters
- Fixed missing bullet tracers on hits
- Made it easier to pick up dropped weapons
Sound
- Fixed a case where music wouldn’t play at the end of deathmatch
Miscellaneous
- Various bug fixes and tweaks to Premier UI elements
- Adjusted freeze time post-processing effects
- Fixed missing player models for the first few seconds after team introductions
- Windows community servers can now appear in the Steam Server Browser
For now, you can check out our rundown of all the Counter-Strike 2 maps so far while you wait to jump into the limited test yourself. Alternatively, take a gander at some of the best multiplayer games out there to hold yourself over until Valve fully launches its highly anticipated sequel.